Lowndes has won four straight games at home, while Kell has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Lowndes Vikings will welcome the Kell Longhorns at 8:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Lowndes: 8.8, Kell: 13) so any points scored will be well earned.
While Lowndes didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-6), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They enjoyed a cozy 30-15 win over Manatee on Friday.
Aalim Brown was a one-man wrecking crew for Lowndes as he rushed for 208 yards on only eight carries. With that strong performance, Brown is now averaging an impressive 127.7 rushing yards per game.
Lowndes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manatee only rushed for 64.
Lowndes wouldn't let Manatee keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Malik Reddick, Jayden Stallworth, and Montel Hundley picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Kell didn't have too much trouble with Wheeler at home on Friday as they won 31-13.
Kell found their leader in underclassman Quinterrius Gipson, who rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Trenton Wanjogu got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Lowndes' victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Kell, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Lowndes has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 280 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Kell struggles in that department as they've been averaging 201.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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